December 2008

Why you should stop reading this and go travelling.

When you’re out trying to seduce a woman (and believe me, you will...)

When you’re out trying to seduce a woman (and believe me, you will...) the greatest weapon in your arsenal next to a handsome face is your travel experience. We’ve all been there before, when you’re on a date with someone trying to create a conversation out of nothing. Turn “I’m an accountant” into “I’ve been bungy jumping in Auckland” and suddenly you’re a lot more interesting. Even the most boring person in the world is that much more attractive once you learned they’ve danced on the edge of death while tasting fugu in Tokyo. It’s like shooting ducks in a barrel, shooting ducks in a sexy barrel.

And once you’ve relationship gets a bit more serious, it’s great for impressing the potential in-laws. Don’t know anything about politics? Deflect the conversation towards the temples of Thailand. Don’t like her mother’s cooking? Casually bring up the fact that you once arm wrestled a crocodile in Cambodia. Then avoid eye contact every time she asks why you keep adding salt to your chicken pot pie.

It’s true, I love travelling: visiting new places, experiencing different cultures, sampling local dishes... And doesn’t hurt that there are certain bragging rights I’m not afraid to take advantage of. And you shouldn’t be afraid either!
By David Tang